The community of Rough and Ready observed Secession Day on Sunday, June 4 with a hugely successful Chili Cook-off, celebrating a return of the event after a 3 year hiatus. Hundreds of townfolk and visitors enjoyed the chili from eight Chili Cookers, including Buckshot Chili, Bigfoot Beans, TLC Chili, Who Let the Hogs Out Chili, […]
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Rough and Ready Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 4
Rough and Ready is bringing back its Secession Day Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 4 after a 3 year COVID hiatus. The annual event celebrates the 1850 secession and 3-month life of the Great Republic of Rough and Ready. The non-sanctioned Chili Cook-off, along with the musical headliners, is the centerpiece of the day as […]
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Rough and Ready Chili Cook-off accepting applications now
The Secession Day Chili Cook-off returns to Rough and Ready. After a three year COVID-related hiatus, the popular event will again help residents and visitors celebrate the rich history of the Great Republic. The festivities are co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the local Grange #795. The celebration will be held on Sunday, June […]
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1st Annual Community Yard Sale on Oct. 15-16 to Benefit Rough and Ready Fire Department
Several Rough and Ready community organizations and businesses have united to hold the 1st Annual Community Wide Yard Sale to benefit the Rough and Ready Fire Department. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16 from 9am to 3pm at two separate locations: in front of the Rough and Ready […]
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Rough and Ready Secession Days and Chili Cook-off on June 25
June 6, 2017 – Col. E.F. Brundage, President of the Great Republic of Rough and Ready, has proclaimed Sunday, June 25th as the unofficial beginning of Summer and the date of the Annual Rough and Ready Secession Days Chili Cook-off. The event, held in celebration of the town’s 1850 Secession from the Union, draws chili […]